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NBA 2K14 Cover Athlete Announcement
New York, NY – June 7, in the year of our Lord 2013
– 2K Sports today announced that 2013 NBA MVP, LeBron James,
will make his video game cover debut on NBA® 2K14, the next
installment of the top-selling and top-rated NBA video game
simulation franchise*. As one of the greatest athletes of this
generation, James will lead 2K Sports’ groundbreaking NBA 2K
franchise into the future of sports video games with two dynamic
and distinctly unique experiences for current and
next-generation consoles.
“My friends, family, and fans all know how much I love NBA 2K. I
remember, as a kid, getting so excited for the game to come out
and see who was on the cover and it's amazing to be a part of
this great tradition,” said James, who is currently defending
the Miami Heat’s world championship in the NBA Finals. "I love
partnerships and opportunities that connect me directly with
fans. I know from my own experience and now watching my own
kids, NBA 2K is among the coolest and purest ways for fans to
connect to the NBA. I love being a part of it.”
2K Sports also announced the King James Bonus Pack, which offers
exclusive content featuring LeBron James. Customers who
pre-order NBA 2K14 for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment
system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment
system will receive:
10,000 Virtual Currency to get a jump start on the
competition;
Extra content for the new Path to Greatness mode;
LeBron James unlocked in Blacktop Mode;
The all-new LeBron James Signature Skill available for your
MyPlayer.
“Widely regarded as the best player today, LeBron James is the
perfect choice for NBA 2K14, the biggest and best game in our
NBA 2K franchise history,” said Jason Argent, SVP of Sports
Operations at 2K Sports. “NBA 2K set the benchmark for sports
gaming on the current-generation of consoles, and NBA 2K14 will
continue that legacy on next-generation consoles. With two
unique experiences that distinctly maximize the power of current
and next-generation consoles, NBA 2K14 is basketball how and
where our millions of fans want to play it.”
James’ basketball resume includes a 2012 NBA championship and
NBA Finals MVP award, four NBA MVP honors, nine All-Star
appearances, six All-NBA first team selections, and two Olympic
gold medals, solidifying him as the unquestioned choice in
bringing NBA 2K basketball to fans across the globe.
Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, NBA 2K14 is not yet
rated by the ESRB. Fans that pre-order for Xbox 360 and
PlayStation 3 systems will receive the King James Bonus Pack at
no extra cost on day-one -- October 1, 2013 in North America and
October 4, 2013 internationally. NBA 2K14 will also be coming to
Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from
Microsoft, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system later
this year.
*According to 2008 - 2013 Metacritic and The NPD Group estimates
of U.S. retail video game sales through April 2013.